Holiday Crafts
Celebrate the Holidays with Queens Public Library
These are just some of our wonderful holiday programs!
Visit the QPL Calendar to see a complete list.
Paper Christmas Socks (IN-PERSON)
Join us to make your very own paper holiday socks. Decorate your socks and return them to the librarian to be displayed in the Children’s Room!
Mondays - Fridays, December 1 - December 29
2pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue
Holiday Family Paint By Numbers (IN-PERSON)
Join us for fun holiday painting. Paint by numbers allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided, step by step instructions. Painting has been shown to reduce stress levels and develop creativity. A love for art and a somewhat steady hand are the only prerequisites to creating a modern masterpiece!
Tuesday, December 5
3pm
Far Rockaway
1003 Beach 20th Street
Family Holiday Crafts (IN-PERSON)
Come join us for a family afternoon of holiday arts and crafts!
Tuesday, December 5
3:30pm
East Flushing
196-36 Northern Boulevard
Hanukkah: Watercolor Dreidels (IN-PERSON)
Join us in using watercolor to paint dreidels!
Thursday, December 7
4:30pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue
St. Albans Christmas Tree Decorating (IN-PERSON)
It’s that time of year again. Join us in the Adult Room for the decorating of the St. Albans Branch Christmas Tree. Join us for festive music and a lot of fun as we get into the holiday spirit!
Thursday, December 7
4pm
St. Albans
191-05 Linden Boulevard
Craft Corner: Hanukkah Light (In-person)
Hanukkah, which means “dedication,” commemorates the miracle of light that occurred when Judah rededicated the Temple to the Hebrew god. Please join us as we create our own jars of light in honor of this miracle.
Friday, December 8
2pm
Far Rockaway
1003 Beach 20th Street
Shrinky Dink Ornaments (In-person)
Join us at the Woodside Library to create DIY ornaments. With the use of shrinky dink plastic, markers and colored pencils you can create your own ornament to celebrate the holiday season!
Friday, December 8
3:30pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue
Celebrate The Christmas Season: Make A Paper Christmas Tree With Paula Yepes (In-person)
Celebra la temporada navideña: haz un árbol de Navidad de papel con Paula Yepes
English: Have fun with teaching artist Paula Yepes, who will show you how to make a fun paper Christmas tree that you can use for a holiday decoration. We will provide all materials, but supplies are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spanish: Diviértete con la talentosa artista Paula Yepes, quien te enseñará cómo hacer un bonito árbol de Navidad de papel que puedes usar como decoración navideña. Proporcionaremos todos los suministros, pero los suministros son limitados y se proporcionarán por orden de llegada.
Saturday, December 9
2:30pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street
3doodler: Ornaments (IN-PERSON)
Come and join us for a holiday-inspired tech program to create ornaments with a 3D printing pen! No registration is required.
Tuesday, December 12
3pm
Cambria Heights
218-13 Linden Boulevard
Chanukah Story Time And Craft! (IN-PERSON)
Join us as we hear stories about Chanukah and make crafts based on the holiday!
Tuesday, December 12
4pm
Forest Hills
108-19 71 Avenue
Kwanzaa: DIY Mkeka Mat (IN-PERSON)
The Mkeka is a handwoven mat that represents the foundation upon which all else rests, including the kinara, the unity crop and the harvest. Join us in creating them - all materials will be provided! Registration is required online or by calling Rochdale Village Library. Space is limited.
Wednesday, December 13
4pm
Rochdale Village
169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica, NY
DIY Holiday Gift Bag (IN-PERSON)
Learn how to turn plain paper shopping bags into works of art using paint, paper, and glitter glue! No registration is required!
Thursday, December 14
4:30pm
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard
Ceramic Painting: Gnomes (IN-PERSON)
Please join us painting your own gnomes for the Holiday season. No registration required.
Saturday, December 16
3:15pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street
Kwanzaa: DIY Kikombe Cha Umoja (IN-PERSON)
The Kikombe Cha Umoja, or Unity Cup, is one of the foundational symbols of Kwanzaa, representing the unity of the family and the community. Join us in creating them; all materials provided! Registration is required online or by calling the Rochdale Village library. Space is limited.
Wednesday, December 20
4pm
Rochdale Village
169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica
Origami For The Holidays With Kazuyo Mizukami (IN-PERSON)
Join us for an hour of crafting! Learn how to make origami characters or objects. This paper craft can go as far as your imagination will take you.
This program is made possible by the Queens Public Library Foundation and the generous support of our individual donors.
Thursday, December 21
4pm
North Forest Park
98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills
